“Sometimes the past should be abandoned, yes. Life is a journey and you can’t carry everything with you. Only the usable baggage.” ~Ha Jin You’ve probably heard of the fear of missing out but what about the fear of letting go? My father was volatile and mentally unstable. Criticism was his preferred method of communication. As a child and teenager, I learned to keep my thoughts and feelings locked away and became an expert at deflecting personal questions. Without realizing it, I carried this habit into adulthood, avoiding any talk about my feelings or turning them into a joke. When … Continue reading 5 Steps to Deal with Emotional Baggage So It Doesn’t Define You